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Ardahan Castle
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Ardahan Castle
Ardahan Castle is an Islamic castle located in Ardahan Province, Turkey. It was built in the 12th century AD during Seljuk rule and then renovated by the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, in the mid-16th century AD.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Ardahan Province
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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